Fairview Cemetery

This cemetery contains dense underbrush, both coniferous and deciduous, along a manmade watercourse. Mountain Bluebirds can be seen in the field along the entrance road, and mule deer can be numerous in the area. Note, there is a plethora of bird species from American Robin and Pine Siskin, to the more rare occurences like the Northern Parula and Great Horned Owl.7.5.23

Restrictions: Please obey posted restrictions on access

County: Chaffee

Directions: From Highway 291 just north of Salida, turn left (west) at the Mt. Shavano Hatchery sign (County Road 154) and drive past the hatchery and Frantz Lake. Turn left (east) on County Road 160 (uphill). At the top of the hill, turn right (southwest) onto County Road 144, approximately 0.5 miles to County Road 142. Turn right (west) on County Road 142 to cemetery.

Alternate Directions: From Highway 291 just north of Salida, turn left (west) at the Mt. Shavano Hatchery sign (County Road 154) and drive past the hatchery and Frantz Lake. Turn left (east) on County Road 160 (uphill). At the top of the hill, turn right (southwest) onto County Road 144, go approximately .5 miles to County Road 142. Turn right (west) on County Road 142 to cemetery.

Habitat: Park/Cemetery

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: As posted
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: Free

Parking: Yes

Lodging: Hotel in Salida

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car

Delorme: 60 D2

ROC: 102 C3

Latitude: 38.53884
Longitude: -106.03058

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Additional Resources

Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L343285